Biodegradable plastic promises a plastic that breaks down into natural components when it’s no longer wanted for its original purpose. The idea of a plastic that literally disappears once in the ocean, littered on land or in landfill is tantalising — but also (at this stage) a pipe dream.
The SA Association for Food Science & Technology (SAAFoST) has announced the appointment, on a part-time contract, of its new SAAFoST CEO, Susan Featherstone.
The ex CEO of Tiger Brands and later a respected banker becomes the most high-profile SA business leader to die from the disease.
The biennial SAAFoST Congress (SA Association for Food Science & Technology) will run from 20 - 22 September this year and make use of virtual event solutions that will propel members to an engaging new experience. This is always a must-do event for anyone involved in the manufacturing of FMCG food/drinks.
With increasing recognition that robust and successful food safety is dependent on a company's food safety culture, SGS has launched of Realize, a new program that will help companies achieve just such a winning culture.
With many consumers snacking more due to the COVID-19 pandemic, comfort foods – such as popcorn – have an untapped potential for innovation, asserts Mintel.
In shocking and sad news for the SA food industry, Covid-19 has claimed one of its finest servants, David Watson.
What Daily Maverick did for South Africa in exposing Guptagate, Nkandlagate and State Capture, it's now plans to do the same on any malfeasance - or its opposite - in the food industry! Watch out!
We've all had a rough past year, and the challenges are not getting any easier. Thus, there’s likely never been a more important time to showcase your company, products and services to your target market, to create and keep customers - which, of course, is...
Consumers will pick up their pursuit of immunity boosts, new plant-based options, global flavours and tech-enhanced foods after a tough year.
Mintel has outlined three key trends for the global food, drink, and foodservice industries, including analysis, insights, and recommendations centred around the ‘now’ (next 12 months), the ‘next’ (18 months+), and the ‘future’ (five+ years) of consumer behaviour.
Nestlé has announced that its popular Smarties brand is now using recyclable paper packaging for its confectionery products worldwide.
The author of the new book, The Case for Keto, argues that conventional approaches to tackling obesity and diabetes aren’t working, and that low-carbohydrate diets could be the way forward.
The eat-at-home trend and its online delivery foray have made all the difference for Woolworths in a very tough trading environment.
If you are a food entrepreneur or just curious about forging a start-up to grown-up food manufacturing business, please enjoy this amusing retrospective by NoMU co-founder, Paul Raphaely. NOMU is one of South Africa’s leading, independent food innovators, with an ever-expanding range of quality food and lifestyle products.
Rabbi Desmond Maizels, head of the Cape Town Beth Din Kashrut, passed away on January 15. A giant and a legend in his community, he was well known and well loved by many in the SA food industry in his role as compliance officer for Kosher standards. His death has particularly moved Saul Abrahams, scion of the duo of families who founded Orley Foods, now part of Kerry Ingredients, who pays his respects here.
To enable more flexible and agile food production, engineers at Unilever have designed a nano factory that fits into a 12-metre container.
Retail giant Pick n Pay has announced that current CEO Richard Brasher will stop down from the helm later this year to be replaced by former Metro AG COO Pieter Boone.
The US food industry is struggling through the coronavirus pandemic, but the end is in sight. Which of its lessons will become permanent? This article is American in focus, but provides some really interesting global insights...
Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, has announced seven trends set to impact global consumer markets in 2021, including analysis, insights, and recommendations centred around consumer behaviour, market shifts, innovative brands, and opportunities for companies and brands to act on in the next 12 months.